Thirumal v. The District Collector

W.P.(MD)No.17731 of 2019 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated: 13.12.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN W.P.(MD)No.17731 of 2019 and W.M.P.(MD)No.14215 of 2019 Thirumal, S/o.Gurusamy Nadar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli District.

3.The Tahsildar, Veerakeralampudur, Tirunelveli District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Surandai Police Station, Tirunelveli District. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking for issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records pertaining to the impugned order in Na.Ka.A2/1895/2019, dated 02.08.2019 passed by the third respondent, quash the same and consequently, direct the respondents to permit adequate police protection for Kodai Vizha Festival in connection with Villupattu scheduled to be held on 15.08.2019 to 17.08.2019 in Arulmigu Sree Madasamy Kovil at Kulayaneri Village, V.K.Pudur Taluk, Tirunelveli District. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Selvakumar For Respondents : Mr.A.Thiruvadikumar Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

The representation seeking permission to conduct Kodai Vizha festival between 15.08.2019 and 17.08.2019 was rejected by the third respondent vide his order dated 02.08.2019, on the ground https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.17731 of 2019 that since there is rivalry between two groups of Nadar Community, there is a possibility of law and order problem. Therefore, both the groups were called for Peace Meeting, but no consensus was arrived at. In the light of difference of opinion and deterioration of law and order and peace, the permission to conduct the festival was declined. In the impugned order, the Revenue Divisional Officer has specifically advised the parties to arrive at a consensus and seek for permission. 2.This Court finds that the impugned order has been passed in an appropriate manner considering the maintenance of law and order. Therefore, this Writ Petition is dismissed as devoid of merits. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (T&P) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) smn2 To 1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli District.

3.The Tahsildar, Veerakeralampudur, Tirunelveli District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Surandai Police Station, Tirunelveli District.smn2 5.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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